Hollywood film and broadcast editors have been using Avid systems for years, but the hefty price tag has made it off-limits to anyone without a studio bankroll to fall back on ...until now. With the release of the sub-$2, 000 Avid Xpress DV 3.5, independent filmmakers and committed amateur editors can now use virtually the same software that the pros use to edit their work, as an increasing number are doing. With Avid Xpress DV 3.5 Editing the training experts at Avid have crammed an entire beginner's course into one complete book/CD-ROM combo that gets eager video editors hands-on fast. The book covers all stages of the editing process, including how to input and organize source footage, edit sync and non-sync material, trim sequences, edit audio, create titles, and output a finished program. Step-by-step instructions, illustrated with screenshots and reinforced with review questions and practice exercises, promise to turn complete beginners into proficient Avid users by the time they've completed this comprehensive course.